Over the past few weeks, I’ve been really trying to take my OmniFocus use to the next level. I know that I haven’t been applying the true power of the application to my workflow, and so I’ve been making a concerted effort to learn about and implement the aspects of it that I’ve either not … Continue reading “Embracing contexts and perspectives in OmniFocus Pro.”

The long-awaited watchOS 3 update dropped last week, and it is–as promised–a marked improvement. I’m sure it’s very impressive on a Series 2 Apple Watch, but even on my Series 0 1 it’s really great. I’ve been spending some time reading the comprehensive review of the update over at MacStories, and I’ve learned a ton. … Continue reading “How I’m using watchOS 3.”

As I’ve said before, I’m a little late to most nerd parties these days, and this is no different. I’ve been hearing a lot about 2Do for a while now, spurred primarily by Federico’s exhaustive review a few months back. I had first purchased the app back when it was released many years ago, and … Continue reading “Vacation, all I ever wanted.”

At this point, we can probably all just admit that Slack wins all the things. It’s an absolutely fantastic tool, with great support and constant updates, and it just seems like it’s headed in all the right directions for almost every kind of user. Sure, there are things we’d all like to see changed (managing … Continue reading “Using Slack as a personal information center.”

I’ve been dealing with some stress lately. Work is busy (duh), but we’re also beginning a construction project to renovate our home. Which means dealing with banks, insurance companies, and work crews, while keeping two small children housed and occupied. And we’re moving out, which means packing, total chaotic messes, and uncomfortable transitions (for all … Continue reading “Broken bones.”

For years, I’ve eschewed using the default iOS apps in favor of third-party offerings, because maaaan, I always knew better. Apple’s apps are for regular people, and I’m a PowerUser™, maaaan. I’d configure all kinds of workarounds and extra steps because I wanted to wring every last bit of functionality out of my devices, and … Continue reading “Bravely default.”